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7 Flattened globe ejects core some time after expected (6)

8 Philosopher of science inhaled drug (6)

10 Doctor ate miso crumble (7)

11 One of a pair in cells smuggled in devilish elixir (5)

12 Too late to reveal what a handaxe is (4)

13 Aquatic force evens out false teeth (5)

17 Plankton killer loses energy to swim (5)

18 Completely fill a set with reorganised elements (4)

22 Liquor nutrients provide meat substitute (5)

23 And finally, shorten…

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